Chapter 1670: Handling

"Additionally, there are several people you must deal with," Chen Yu said. "The previous tax officials, several detectives from the Chinatown branch, and some local politicians responsible for Chinatown—I have already sent out the list of these people."

"Are all these people to be dealt with?" Looking at the list his subordinate presented, Cang Ye Xiong felt his whole being was not well.

He was not unaware of the officials responsible for Chinatown over these years; basically, not a single one of them was innocent.

But now, to go and kill them one by one, it would be impossible to justify without hundreds of people, and if those hundreds of people were really all killed, what kind of sensation would that cause?

"It's not killing them all; at the very least, you have to deal with the people on the list one by one, right?" Chen Yu glanced at him and said, "How many bad things these people have done before, I think you should have a count in your heart."

"Moreover, these guys—if their positions here in Chinatown are canceled and they are moved elsewhere, do you think they can do anything with their character?" Chen Yu said directly, "Do you know how much they can embezzle?"

"This..." Cang Ye Xiong fell into deep thought. What Chen Yu said seemed to have some logic. These people were scum to begin with, and having grown accustomed to being arrogant here, if they were moved to another place, they certainly wouldn't be able to adapt to a new environment.

By then, there would definitely be constant complaints and endless trouble.

"Handle it as you see fit. I am doing this for your own good. If you feel this matter is of no consequence, then it is of no consequence to me either." Chen Yu spread his hands, putting on an expression of 'do whatever you want'.

"Take this list to the bureau, check them one by one according to the list above, and if any violations are found, punish them strictly." Cang Ye Xiong picked up the list and handed it to one of his subordinates; this matter was considered tacitly approved.

"Yes, Mr. Cang Ye Xiong." This guy bowed slightly, then took the list and walked out; this matter was now on the agenda.

"Mr. Chen, if there are any more requests, bring them all up at once." Cang Ye Xiong paused and looked at Chen Yu.

Chen Yu found it a bit strange. This old thing was usually a cunning person; why was he so straightforward this time? Which nerve of his was misfiring?

"As for other requests, let's talk after we finalize the terms." Chen Yu paused and said, "As long as the contract is fine, then there will be no problems afterward."

"Good, we have come with 100% sincerity this time." Cang Ye Xiong saw the doubt in Chen Yu's expression and smiled slightly. "But Mr. Chen, we have come with sincerity; after signing the contract, please also fulfill your promise."

"Rest assured, I will definitely fulfill my promise. We people of Huaxia have always valued integrity, but there is one thing I must make clear: while I am resolving this matter, you had best not have any feelings of resistance, otherwise, I cannot guarantee what will happen in the future."

"Good, I will remember that." Cang Ye Xiong nodded slightly. "We guarantee that no problems will occur. Even if some people have feelings about it, we will resolve the matter in a timely manner."

"Mr. Chen, the experts of Huaxia have always taken saving the common people as their own duty. The common people here are entrusted to you." Cang Ye Xiong and his entourage of subordinates stood up and bowed deeply to Chen Yu.

This action by Cang Ye Xiong actually left Chen Yu bewildered. He didn't know what kind of situation this was. One had to know that Cang Ye Xiong was a schemer; otherwise, he wouldn't have stayed in this diplomatic position for so long, and his age had long since reached retirement age.

The reason he hadn't retired yet was that he hadn't found a successor. What kind of trick was this old schemer trying to play this time?

"Cang Ye Xiong, this doesn't quite fit your persona." Chen Yu glanced at him and said, "That you can lower your status like this makes me feel it's somewhat unbelievable."

"As long as I lower my status and can save my clansmen, what is there to be unwilling about?" Cang Ye Xiong smiled slightly. "Mr. Chen, you have not been in my current position. If you were in my position now, you would know how difficult it is for me."

"Watching my own clansmen fall one by one, and now a chance is placed before my eyes—a chance that can save our people from fire and water—then even if I kneel to you, it is worth it."

"Not bad, quite righteous." Chen Yu nodded. "However, what you have said for now cannot move me."

"I did not intend to move Mr. Chen; I just want to ask my own heart to be clear of guilt." Cang Ye Xiong sighed.

"Mr. Chen, Qishu." Just at this moment, a man walked up. He was the son of a council member and specialized in Fusang law.

"How is it, Xiao Kai?" Qishu stood up and asked.

"These terms are fine. While maintaining autonomy, they can guarantee our interests to the greatest extent. Of course, we also need to be constrained here," Xiao Kai said. "So we can proceed according to this."

"That's good, thank you for your hard work." Qishu took the terms and then handed them to Chen Yu. "Mr. Chen, it is feasible."

"Alright then, Xiao Kai, prepare the contract. Once the media arrives, we will sign it on the spot." Chen Yu took a look and said.

"Very well, Mr. Chen, please wait a moment." Xiao Kai nodded heavily. He hurriedly took the terms from Chen Yu's hand and went to prepare the contract.

Soon, the contract was ready, and the media was on their way. Cang Ye Xiong said, "Mr. Chen, we have satisfied your conditions to the maximum extent, but at the moment, I still have some questions I would like to discuss with you."

"Speak." Chen Yu nodded; he knew this matter wouldn't be that simple.

"You must guarantee that after we agree to the above terms, you will control the epidemic at the fastest speed." Cang Ye Xiong said, "While we have agreed to these terms, it has also given us some limited time."

"You tell me, how much time do you need me to control the epidemic?" Chen Yu smiled slightly.

"Seven to ten days." Cang Ye Xiong gritted his teeth. Actually, their bottom line was within one month, but the higher-ups were pressing hard, so he could only further compress the time.

Of course, there was room for bargaining in this, so his statement did have room for negotiation.

"Seven to ten days?" Chen Yu looked at Cang Ye Xiong with a depressed expression.

"Mr. Chen, I know this time is tight. This kind of severe virus spread cannot be controlled in a short while, but we really have no time left." Cang Ye Xiong said with a mournful face, "I beg you to help. Twelve days at most; otherwise, I have no way to answer to my superiors."